Growers and Industry Members Encouraged to Complete Heatwave Impact Survey
To better understand the impact of the heatwave on the 2025 California avocado crop volume, CAC has drafted a brief survey. The Commission highly encourages California avocado growers and industry members to complete the survey as data from the survey will help CAC refine heatwave responses by area based on the specificity of responses.
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Latest News
World Avocado Congress to Address Post-pandemic, Logistical and Climate Change Challenges
The 10th World Avocado Congress will provide industry members the opportunity to discuss the current challenges facing avocado growers including post-pandemic recovery, logistical issues, climate change and the uncertainties created by the war in Ukraine.
Ken Melban Promoted to Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations
Ken Melban, who joined the California Avocado Commission in 2011 as director, issues management, has been promoted to vice president of industry affairs and operations. Learn more.
Virtual Wildfire Speaker Series Available
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is hosting a series of free Virtual Wildfire Speaker seminars to help California residents prepare for wildfire season. These sessions provide residents with the opportunity to engage with wildfire experts.
Bristol Farms Stores Participated in one of CAC’s Top Promotions in 2022
Shoppers recognize Bristol Farms stores for their attractive and custom produce departments, therefore the retail chain is an ideal partner for promoting California avocados to build loyalty and awareness of the brand. Throughout the month of August, 19 produce managers in Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres stores across Southern California participated in a CAC promotion and sales contest.
Upcoming Events
CAC Executive Committee Meeting, October 2024
CAC Finance Committee Meeting, October 2024
CAC Board Meeting, October 2024
Avocado Irrigation Workshop
California Avocado Society 2024 Annual Meeting
Current Markets
| Avocado Size | Conventional #1 | Organic #1 |
|---|---|---|
| 48's | Insufficient Volume | Insufficient Volume |
| 60's | Insufficient Volume | Insufficient Volume |
| 70's | Insufficient Volume | Insufficient Volume |
| Weekly Volume | Season-to-Date | |
|---|---|---|
| California Total | 1,655,377 | 351,248,272 |
| Import Total | 54,108,648 | 2,346,472,166 |
| USA Total | 57,524,900 | 2,790,889,733 |
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